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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,514

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,901

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $5,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelJettaJettaCruze
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionLT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $23,795
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $22,843
iPod integration 199 199  
Rear side airbags 350    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 140
Rear spoiler 360   425
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Larger rear spoiler   499  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package     2,260
Leather Package     1,125
Door sill trim plates     125
9-speed shiftable automatic     1,600
iPod integration 176 176  
Rear side airbags 310    
All-weather floor mats 175 175 127
Rear spoiler 280   387
Sunroof 883 883  
6-speed automated manual 1,099 1,099  
Larger rear spoiler   370  
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package     2,057
Leather Package     1,024
Door sill trim plates     114
9-speed shiftable automatic     1,536
Options (change) 3,234 3,023 5,675
Options (change) 2,923 2,703 5,245
Destination 750 750 875
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $25,514 $27,463 $30,345
Total Invoice $23,901 $25,705 $28,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,031
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,386
Model Year201020102017
ModelJettaJettaCruze
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionLT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D137hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/42 MPG31/47 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,514$27,463$30,345
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,314$27,463$27,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,149$0
Total Invoice$23,901$25,705$28,963
Adjustments for Features-1870-2,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,714$25,705$26,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,991$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201020102017
ModelJettaJettaCruze
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionLT Diesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300 $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional)  $0
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,030$2,830$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1870-2,863

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102017
ModelJettaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in183.7 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height57.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

9-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested98048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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